Uruguay's Mujica: Venezuela's Maduro is 'crazy as a goat'

[Zorro]

Former Uruguayan President Jose Mujica says embattled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is "crazy as a goat."

Mujica, a leftist who governed in 2010-2015, made the comment Wednesday during a news conference when asked about a dispute between Maduro and Luis Almargo, the Uruguayan who heads the Organization of American States.

Almargo has called Maduro "a traitor." Venezuela's socialist president has in turn accused Almagro of being a CIA agent and a traitor himself.

"I have great respect for (Maduro), I do. But that does not mean I can't say he's crazy, crazy as a goat," said Mujica, whose cantankerous personality, homespun oratory and simple ways have made him wildly popular abroad.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/uruguays-mujica-venezuelas-maduro-crazy-goat-182520041.html

Never knew goats were considered crazy. I've heard "crazy as a shithouse mouse", but guess that doesn't translate as well.

[Beakybird]

1. That's how they say it in Spanish

[Bacchus4.0]

2. Stupid as one too nt

[Marksman_91]

3. Will our resident LatAm expert say that Mujica is on the CIA's payroll now as well? N/t